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“Everyone deserves to be treated fairly no matter where they’re from, no matter their education, no matter their background. If they have had some aspect of their health or their independence taken from them, there’s nothing more important than standing up for them.” – Tom Sinas

Thomas G. Sinas

Dedicated Trial Lawyer in West Michigan

Tom Sinas is a trial lawyer who has built his career serving the public and fighting for people who have been injured. As a partner at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm, he manages the firm’s downtown Grand Rapids office and is deeply committed to helping his West Michigan community.

Focus on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

While Tom’s legal knowledge is broad, his work mainly focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, auto negligence claims, and Michigan’s auto no-fault law. In particular, he makes sure that people injured in Grand Rapids car accidents can stand on equal footing with the insurance companies they are up against. Over the years, Tom has also developed a unique skillset working with clients who have spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Recognized for Excellence

Tom’s combination of determination and compassion has earned him an outstanding reputation in West Michigan and across the state. In 2020, he became the youngest – and the only West Michigan attorney – named a “Top 10 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer” in Michigan by Leading Lawyers. The following year, readers of Grand Rapids Magazine and the Grand Rapids Business Journal voted him the “Best Personal Injury Attorney in Grand Rapids.”

Inspired by Family and Mentors

Tom’s path to becoming a lawyer was shaped by both family and mentors:

“I grew up not only as the son and grandson of leaders of this law firm, but also surrounded by many of the lawyers with whom I now have the privilege of working alongside. Those lawyers taught me two key lessons: first, there is nothing more valuable than one’s good health, and, second, there is no greater privilege as a lawyer than advocating for those whose good health has been taken from them.”

Discipline Learned Through Music

Interestingly, Tom’s first professional passion was not law, but music. He began playing guitar at age seven and went on to earn degrees in both Economics and Jazz Studies at the University of Michigan. Reflecting on that experience, Tom explains:

“My training as a musician was as important as my education in law school. My music mentors taught me two rules that inform everything I do now as a lawyer: first, there is no substitute for thorough preparation, and, second, those who excel at any craft are those who constantly seek to improve their skills.”

A Versatile Career Path

After earning his law degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, Tom practiced with a national firm in Minneapolis, representing catastrophically injured clients and their families. He later worked with Minnesota’s premier state prosecution office on a special assignment prosecuting complex financial crimes.

In 2013, Tom and his family returned to Michigan to continue the proud tradition of the Sinas Dramis Law Firm, founded by his grandfather in 1951. Settling in Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill neighborhood, Tom officially opened the firm’s downtown Grand Rapids office. Since then, he has tried civil and criminal cases to verdict in several Midwestern states, secured multiple million-dollar settlements, and published numerous articles on trial practice and substantive law.

Commitment to Community Leadership and Service

Tom believes strongly in giving back. He regularly appears on Fox 17’s Know the Law, where he explains important legal issues for West Michigan residents, such as auto no-fault insurance coverage and the risks of distracted driving. He also leads the annual Grand Rapids Lids for Kids event, which provides free bike helmets to local children.

Tom’s service extends to several organizations. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI), where he also served as board chair, and has held leadership positions at the Grand Rapids Bar Association and the Kent County Legal Assistance Center. In 2019, he was elected to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, representing West Michigan lawyers for several years.

In addition, Tom serves as Treasurer of the Grand Rapids Police Department Foundation and as Stewardship Chair at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, reflecting his commitment to both civic responsibility and his faith community.

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Contact Tom Sinas

Email: tomsinas@sinasdramis.com
Phone: 616-301-3333
Toll Free: 866-758-0031
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Education

B.A., University of Michigan – Economics, 2001 (high distinction)
B.F.A, University of Michigan – Jazz Studies, 2001 (highest honors)
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2006 (magna cum laude)

Admissions

Michigan, 2013
Minnesota, 2006

Professional Associations

  • International Society of Barristers – Fellow, 2023-Present
  • State Bar of Michigan – Past Board of Commissioners Member
  • Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) – Board of Directors, 2015-Present, Past Board Chair 2022-2024 
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association – Former Trustee
  • Hillman Advocacy Program – Faculty Member
  • Legal Assistance Center – Past President
  • Justice Foundation of West Michigan – Past Committee Member
  • Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) – Associate General Counsel
  • Michigan Association for Justice – Member
  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) – Member
  • State Bar of Michigan

Awards & Recognition

Practice Areas

Leading Lawyers 2025 Thomas Sinas
Leading Lawyers Top 10
Top Lawyers
Brain Injury Association of America Preferred Attorney
Super Lawyers
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Best of Grand Rapids- Grand Rapids Magazine
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Member

Noteworthy Cases

$7,775,000 – Wrongful death settlement and personal injury settlements for a Michigan family suffering the untimely death of the driver (husband and father two other passengers), serious physical injuries, and psychological trauma as the result of another vehicle turning abruptly in front of the family vehicle.

$7,000,000 – Semi-truck collision resulting in death and serious physical injuries to three adult members of one Michigan family. The tragedy was caused by an inattentive semi-truck driver who made an illegal left turn, causing a violent collision and inflicting enormous harms and losses. Obtaining justice for this family required filing suit in another state against the trucking company.

$5,000,000 – Wrongful death settlement on behalf of a West Michigan family for the suffering and death of a beloved 74-year-old Barry County woman who suffered extensive personal injuries after being struck by a forklift in the parking lot of a local hardware store. The woman was survived by her husband of 51 years, adult daughter, and three grandchildren.

$4,585,122 – Wrongful death jury verdict against large corporate retailer involving the death of a 79-year-old St. Joseph County man.

$4,000,000 – Auto liability case involving serious and life-altering injuries to a young woman who sustained an injury to her spinal cord. Our firm helped secure a pre-suit settlement by putting together a comprehensive presentation that included a detailed written summary and a documentary-style film with extensive video footage, photographs, radiology images, and interviews with the young woman’s family, friends, and medical professionals.

$1,975,000 – Settlement for Ottawa County man who suffered leg amputation after being struck by a distracted driver. Recovery exceeded the first two layers of primary insurance.

$1,500,000 – Policy limits wrongful death settlement involving tragic death of Thumb Area man who was killed in a dual motor vehicle crash in Huron County.

$1,250,000 – Policy limits personal injury settlement for a West Michigan woman who sustained orthopedic injuries as a result of a crash caused by a drunk driver.

$1,250,000 – Policy limits personal injury settlement for Grand Rapids area bicyclist who suffered a traumatic brain injury and visual injury after being struck by a car while on a city sidewalk.

$1,250,000 – Policy limits wrongful death settlement involving tragic death of Ottawa County man who was killed in a dual motor vehicle crash in Grand Rapids.

$1,000,000 – Policy limits settlement of commercial semi-truck case involving injuries to a Grand Rapids area couple.

$750,000 – Auto negligence jury verdict; suit included claims for vehicle owner liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment and negligent hiring/training; 53-year-old plaintiff’s vehicle was t-boned by a taxi cab in Clinton County; cab driver had a history of reckless driving.

Testimonials

My mother was injured in a car accident. She suffered some significant injuries and the insurance company was not helpful. A personal friend suggested that I contact Tom Sinas. Once Tom was involved, her care and treatment dramatically improved and we were able to concentrate on her recovery and not worry about the insurance. I give Tom my highest recommendation. – Jack

I had never been through a lawsuit before and felt very uneasy. Tom always clearly gave me all my options with each step of the suit so that I could make the best decision. He was patient and honest when answering all of my questions. I not only felt that I had a lawyer that was going to help me, but a “friend by my side”. – Kathy

Tom is one of the most professional, compassionate, kind-hearted, diligent, experienced, and resolute professionals you will ever encounter…He and his staff are nothing short of amazing with staying on top of your case and they ALWAYS keep their clients’ best interests at heart…Do yourself and your family a favor and call Tom Sinas if you find yourself in need of a remarkable attorney. – Angelica

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Media Appearances and Interviews

While Tom’s expertise extends throughout the state, he is particularly committed to and involved in the communities of West Michigan where he primarily works and lives.

For several years, he has appeared weekly on Fox 17 on a special segment dedicated to legal topics called “Know the Law.” 

A few of Tom’s other recent media appearances and interviews:

YouTube

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Driving with No Auto Insurance in Michigan
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Fox 17 Know The Law Fireworks Safety and Michigan Law
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Know the Law - Rules of the Road with Bicycles and Automobiles
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Publications

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
  • Abuse of no-fault law happens on both sides, hurts victims – Bridge Magazine
  • Auto no-fault reform is anti-jobs, anti-free market, anti-Michigan – Grand Rapids Business Journal
  • When Publication Leads to Clarification – The Grand Rapids Lawyer
  • The Michigan Auto No-Fault Law: Your Rights & Benefits, 8th edition – Co-authored with George Sinas and Stephen Sinas
  • Michigan Supreme Court Affirm Mind-Body Connection – The Grand Rapids Lawyer
  • Don’t Overlook the Intentional Auto Tort – The Grand Rapids Lawyer
  • Standing Strong: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Medical Providers’ Rights to Sue No-Fault Insurers – The Grand Rapids Lawyer
2014
2013
2010
  • Professionalism in Medicine: A Case-Based Guide for Medical Students (book) – Contributing author
  • Damages Questions on the Special Verdict Form – Journal of Minnesota Association for Justice
2008
  • Using the Internet Archive to Investigate and Strengthen Your Case – Journal of Minnesota Association for Justice

Speaking Engagements

2025
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute, April 2025
  • “Learn From The Best: 140 Years of Personal Injury Experience,” Panelist, Grand Rapids Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, March 2025
2024
  • “Auto Negligence & Tort Threshold Update,” Michigan Association of Justice No-Fault Institute XXI, October 2024
  • “Andary v USAA, Loose Ends, and Other No-Fault Developments,” Great Lakes Legal Conferences, June 2024
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute, April 2024
2023
  • “Auto Negligence & Tort Threshold Update,” Michigan Association of Justice No-Fault Institute XX, October 2023
  • “Michigan Auto No-Fault Law Update,”  Mary Free Bed, Spinal Cord Symposium, September 2023
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute, April 2023
2022
  • “Auto Negligence & Tort Threshold,” Michigan Association of Justice No-Fault Institute XIX, September 2022
  • Upper Michigan Legal Institute, June 2022
  • “Michigan No-Fault Reform,” Michigan Guardianship Association 2022 Spring Conference
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute, April 2022
2021
  • “Auto Negligence/Tort Threshold Update,” MAJ’s No-Fault Institute, October 2021
  • “The PIP Opt-Out,” MAJ’s No-Fault Institute, October 2021
    “Understanding the New Auto No-Fault Law,” MOPA Spring Seminar, June 2021
  • “No-Fault PIP Choice Options,” MBIPC Auto No-Fault Boot Camp, January 2021
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute, April 2021
2020
  • “PIP Options,” MAJ’s Virtual No-Fault Institute, October 2020
    “2020 Changes to Michigan’s Auto Insurance Law” – virtual event cohosted with The Reno Agency, June 2020
  • “Michigan’s New Auto Insurance Law: The Bottom Line, Town Hall with CPAN, March 2020
  • Auto No-Fault Presentation, Grand Rapids Round Table, March 2020
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Education No-Fault Institute
2019
  • “Michigan No-Fault Reform: Understanding the Controversy,” People’s Law School
  • “The Current State of Auto No-Fault Insurance,” BIAMI Fall Conference
  • “Auto-Owners v. Compass Health,” MBIPC Bootcamp
  • Auto No-Fault Presentation – shared changes to the state’s no-fault law to Teter Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc.
  • Auto No-Fault Presentation – explained the new no-fault law to members of CPAN
  • “Peace at Last? Third-Party Auto 2019 Update,” ICLE No-Fault Summit
2018
2017
  • “How Does Covenant Affect Existing Provider Cases?” Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council 2nd Annual Auto No-Fault Boot Camp
  • “Provider v. Patient Lawsuits: What Are the Rules?” Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council 2nd Annual Auto No-Fault Boot Camp
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” Institute for Continuing Litigation 4th Annual No-Fault Summit
2016
  • “Proving Life Impact in Threshold Cases: Judicial References and Medical Research,” MAJ No-Fault Institute
  • “Uber and Other Ridesharing Services,” MAJ No-Fault Institute
  • “The Enemy Within: Third-Party Mini Update,” Michigan Association for Justice Annual Meeting
  • “Multiple Threats: Auto No-Fault Law Update,” 31st Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium
  • “Michigan Auto No-Fault for Medical Professionals,” Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Spinal Cord Symposium
  • “Third-Party Threshold Litigation,” 3rd Annual No-Fault Summit (ICLE)
  • The Dire Consequences of D Insurance (SB 288) – 31st Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury
2015
2014
  • “Rules of the Road: Michigan Auto Law,” People’s Law School
  • “Admire v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co.,” Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Conference
  • “The Admire Problem,” Michigan Association for Justice
  • “Auto Law 101 and Pending No-Fault Legislation,” Mary Free Bed Patient Advocate Advisory Council
  • “A Legal Analysis of the Admire Problem,” CPAN Admire III Workshop
  • “Auto Law 101,” “Let Our Voices be Heard” CPAN workshop
2013
  • “Criminal Law,” People’s Law School
  • “Racketeering Forfeiture,” Financial Crime Training
  • “Beyond Admire: Recent Court of Appeals Decisions Regarding the Everyday Living Needs of Catastrophically Injured,” CPAN: Admire II Workshop
2012
  • “Mortgage and Real Estate Fraud,” Minnesota Sheriff’s Association/Law Enforcement Training Service
2009
  • “To Answer or Not to Answer: Legal Arguments for and Against
  • Requiring the Jury to Answer the Damage Question,” Minnesota Association for Justice Annual Convention
2008
  • “Going Back in Time: Using the Internet Archive,” American Association for Justice Mid-Year Convention